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All Posts Tagged With "sageuk"

Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A heartrending odyssey of Hong Gil Dong, full of societal values and life lessons.
By Erlyn | Jun 16, 2017 | Drama

Robin Hood’s Revenge

If you consider yourself a true Korean drama enthusiast, there’s no way you can’t be familiar with the iconic Hong Gil Dong. A historical figure often attributed as the Korean Robin Hood, Hong Gil Dong has become …

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10 of the Best Sageuk Korean Dramas of the 2010s

No need to be a history buff in order to appreciate our list of the top sageuk Kdramas.
By Erlyn | May 31, 2017 | Drama

Creatively re-telling the “old” never gets old – that’s probably one of the reasons why sageuk’s popularity remains consistent to the general public even to this day. Sageuks are period dramas loosely based on historical real-life historical events and figures …

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Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A worthy historical lesson and opportunity to rivet in a sea of pretty boys if nothing else.
By Erlyn | Mar 19, 2017 | Drama

Knights in Shining Armors

After the pan-Asian success of KBS’s hit predecessor sageuk drama Love in the Moonlight comes another series transporting us 1500 years back to pre-modern Korea. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth is yet again a fictitious recreation …

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The Legend of the Blue Sea Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A star-studded fantasy rom-com that relays strong themes of loyalty, love, and destiny.
By Kemmie | Feb 23, 2017 | Drama

A Full Circle

The Legend of the Blue Sea may seem like an odd hodgepodge and recipe for disaster at first. I mean, it’s a contemporary and sageuk fusion rom-com where legends, folk stories, fantasies, super powers, mermaids, and modern …

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12 Must-Watch Korean Dramas of 2016 – by Genre

Here's your complete guide to the best Korean dramas of the year by category.
By Angela | Dec 28, 2016 | Drama

It’s another strong year for Korean dramas marked by groundbreaking hits, the glorious return of megastars, and the birth of a new generation of A-listers. From a theme perspective, this year seems a bit tamer than last year. With a few exceptions, the …

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Mirror of the Witch Korean Drama Review

MEH..
A unique and enjoyable dark fantasy themed drama marred by lag in pacing at times.
By Monisha | Dec 16, 2016 | Drama

Bewitched

Personally, I find it harder to get into more serious historical dramas compared to a playful rom-com. However, I was instantly drawn to Mirror of the Witch‘s premise: a cursed princess is hidden away in the forest, and she …

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Love in the Moonlight Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A heartfelt coming-of-age story and a dreamy romance punctuated with top-notch acting.
By Kemmie | Dec 9, 2016 | Drama

Growing Pains

Based off of popular novel Moonlight Drawn by Clouds, Love in the Moonlight is a not so ancient youth sageuk rom-com with enough angst for two more dramas. It’s a fantastic combination of a really heartfelt coming-of-age story …

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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A drama packed full of time travel adventure, history lessons, and unforgettable romances.
By Erlyn | Nov 30, 2016 | Drama

Game of Thrones

At some point, people in all stations of life have been at the end of their tether. There are times when we harped on our misfortunes, desperate to escape such tumultuous reality. However, we can’t disregard the fact …

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Jackpot Korean Drama Review

BAD
Inconsistent and overly dramatic plot coupled with poor pacing make the drama a difficult bet.
By Monisha | Jul 19, 2016 | Drama

Unfavorable Gamble

Jackpot is about the secret birth of Baek Dae Gil (Jang Geun Suk), a concubine’s son, who is hidden away, and the King’s other son, Prince Yeongjo (Yeo Jin Goo), who rises to power. Jackpot heavily relies on …

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Beginner’s Guide to Korean Drama by Genre – Part 2

See the list of drama picks perfect for someone new to Kdrama.
By Monisha | Jun 11, 2016 | Drama

If you’re new to the world of Korean drama, it may be hard to know where to start, or which ones are worth your time. The list below are dramas that I think will help ease you into it, as …

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The Moon Embracing the Sun Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
With great acting and an immersive setting, this mega-popular drama has a lot to offer.
By Guest Writer | Mar 31, 2016 | Drama

This post is by guest writer Anu Roy.

Well-Rounded

Based on a novel by Jung Eun Gwol, The Moon Embracing the Sun is a historical/fantasy drama about an intense love between a fictional king of Joseon and a female shaman …

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Scholar Who Walks the Night Korean Drama Review

MEH..
Like its pretty yet soulless vampires -- glamorous on the outside, shallow on the inside.
By Angela | Dec 18, 2015 | Drama

Hollow Beauty

Based off of the same name manhwa series, Scholar Who Walks the Night falls squarely into the ever popular sageuk fusion Korean drama genre. It marries the ancient Joseon culture of the East with the blood-sucking vampires of …

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